How a seven-page memo changed Hollywood... & the world!Originally an influential memo Vogler wrote for Walt Disney Animation executives regarding The Lion King, The Writer’s Journey details a twelve-stage, myth-inspired method that has galvanized Hollywood’s treatment of cinematic storytelling. A format that once seldom deviated beyond a traditional three-act blueprint, Vogler’s comprehensive theory of story structure & character development has met with universal acclaim, & is detailed herein using examples from myths, fairy tales, & classic movies. This book has changed the face of screenwriting worldwide over the last 25 years, & continues to do so.°°°Christopher Vogler made documentary films as an Air Force officer before studying film production at the University of Southern California, where he encountered the ideas of mythologist Joseph Campbell & observed how they influenced the story design of the first Star Wars movie.He worked as a story consultant in the development departments of 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures & Animation, & Paramount Pictures, & wrote an influential memo on Campbell’s Hero’s Journey concept that led to his involvement in Disney’s Aladdin, The Lion King & Hercules.After the publication of The Writer’s Journey, he had a hand in developing the stories of many productions, including Disney’s remake of 101 Dalmatians, Fox’s Fight Club, Courage Under Fire, Volcano, The Thin Red Line & many others. Vogler lives in Los Angeles, California.

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